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ECI promised to examine complaints into SIR manipulation, says HD Kumaraswamy

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar will examine complaints regarding SIR enumeration manipulation. An NDA delegat

The Economic Times 7 Jul 2026 7:00 pm

CEC lauds BLOs dedication: First point of contact between EC & electors

Srinagar: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Gyanesh Kumar on Monday visited District Budgam and interacted with Booth L

Kashmir Reader 30 Jun 2026 8:59 am

BLOs backbone of electoral democracy: CEC Kumar

Srinagar, Jun 29: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on MondaydescribedBooth Level Officers (BLOs)as the ba

RisingKashmir 30 Jun 2026 1:01 am

CEC Gyanesh Kumar hails BLOs as pillars of democracy during visit to Budgam

Budgam, June 29 : Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Monday interacted with Booth Level Officers (BLOs)

RisingKashmir 29 Jun 2026 6:47 pm

India leads major democracies in electoral transparency: Chief Election Commissioner

Seeing this process of Indian elections, in 2026 Bharat is currently leading all the large democratic countries of the w

The Hindu 29 Jun 2026 3:09 pm

Chief Election Commissioner arrives in Sgr on 3-day visit

Srinagar, Jun 28: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, Gyanesh Kumar, arrived in Srinagar on Sunday for a three-d

RisingKashmir 29 Jun 2026 8:55 am

Chief Election Commissioner of India arrives in Sgr on 3-day visit

Will interact with voters, BLOs, stakeholders Srinagar: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, Gyanesh Kumar, on Su

Kashmir Reader 29 Jun 2026 2:19 am

CEC Gyanesh Kumar begins three-day J&K visit, to interact with voters and BLOs

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is on a three-day visit to Srinagar to connect with voters and grassroots elec

The Economic Times 29 Jun 2026 12:00 am

CEC Gyanesh Kumar to interact with voters, grassroots-level poll officials during 3-day Jammu and Kashmir visit

The CEC will hold an interaction with voters, BLOs and other stakeholders of Budgam district on the morning of June 29,

The Hindu 28 Jun 2026 6:43 pm

CEC Gyanesh Kumar Emphasises Grassroots Engagement and Voter Connect During J&K Visit

Speaking to reporters at Sheikh ul Alam International Airport here, he highlighted the central role of grassroots electi

Deccan Chronicle 28 Jun 2026 6:10 pm

Chief Election Commissioner of India arrives in Srinagar on 3 day visit

SRINAGAR, JUNE 28: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, Shri Gyanesh Kumar, today arrived in Srinagar on a three

Kashmir Media Watch 28 Jun 2026 3:48 pm

Election Commissioner greets J&K voters, to interact with BLOs in Budgam

Srinagar, Jun 28 : Election Commissioner of India Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday greeted all voters of Jammu and Kashmir, said

RisingKashmir 28 Jun 2026 1:58 pm

Chief Election Commissioner Engages with Young Voters in Himachal Pradesh

Chamba, June 8: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar visited a polling station in Khajjiar, Chamba district,

Morningstar 8 Jun 2026 4:50 am

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar Visits Dharamshala to Discuss Voter Registration

Dharamshala, June 5: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar arrived in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, on Friday for a

Morningstar 5 Jun 2026 10:01 pm

Janandolan Maha Maitri, Citizens For Democracy and others seek resignationof Dharmendra Pradhan, Gyanesh Kumar

President of Citizens For Democracy S.R. Hiremath terms the recent Supreme Court judgment upholding SIR as the most disa

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 8:22 pm

ECI is preparing one of the most accurate electoral rolls in world: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

He further informed that the monumental task on the ground is being executed by a formidable force of government personn

The Hindu Businessline 31 May 2026 10:42 am

As Supreme Court upholds SIRs legality, Chief Election Commissioner says ECI will always be with voters

Gyanesh Kumar says the first step for nation building is voting

The Hindu 27 May 2026 8:06 pm

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar Visits Yamunotri, Receives Grand Welcome in Kharsali

Uttarkashi, May 24: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar arrived at the world-famous Yamunotri Dham on Sunday as pa

Morningstar 24 May 2026 11:08 am

Chief Election Commissioner Inspects Polling Booth in Harshil Near India-China Border

New Delhi, May 23: The Chief Election Commissioner of India, Gyanesh Kumar, visited Uttarkashi district on Saturday to r

Morningstar 23 May 2026 12:58 pm

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to Visit Uttarkashi on May 23

Mumbai, May 22: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is set to visit Uttarkashi district for a two-day tour on May

Morningstar 22 May 2026 12:48 am

CEC Gyanesh Kumar prays at Tirumala temple

The Chief Election Commissioner offered prayers during the Srivani darshan break, after a visit to the Goddess Padmavati

The Hindu 10 May 2026 1:21 pm

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar Offers Prayers at Tirumala Temple

Tirumala, May 10: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar visited the Tirumala Temple on Sunday, where he offered pray

Morningstar 10 May 2026 10:45 am

Gyanesh Kumar Offers Prayers at Tirumala and Tiruchanur Temples

Temple officials accorded the couple a traditional welcome and arranged special darshan. Following the darshan, Vedic sc

Deccan Chronicle 9 May 2026 11:38 pm

Arrest those indulging in violence: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The Times of India 7 May 2026 5:23 am

CEC orders immediate arrest of those involved in post-poll violence in Bengal: Official

Following alarming post-election violence in West Bengal, which has tragically resulted in two fatalities and multiple i

The Economic Times 6 May 2026 10:29 am

Shaina NC Urges Mamata Banerjee to Accept Mandate and Resign

Mumbai, May 6: Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC stated on Wednesday that Mamata Banerjee should accept the mandate and resign.

Morningstar 6 May 2026 10:17 am

Strict Orders Issued Amid Violence in West Bengal Post-Election

Kolkata, May 6: Tensions have escalated in West Bengal following the recent election results. Reports of violence, clash

Morningstar 6 May 2026 8:16 am

West Bengal: CEC orders patrolling across state, action amidst threats of violence

West Bengal news: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has instructed security forces in West Bengal to conduct con

The Economic Times 6 May 2026 7:16 am

Oppn Parties Move Fresh Notice In Rajya Sabha Seeking Removal Of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

New Delhi, Apr 24: Opposition parties on Friday submitted a fresh notice in the Rajya Sabha seeking a motion for the rem

Daily Excelsior 24 Apr 2026 4:09 pm

Opposition parties submit fresh notice seeking motion for removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The fresh notice had levelled nine charges against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The Hindu 24 Apr 2026 3:23 pm

Tamil Nadu elections 2026: Over 84% voter turnout in the State, highest in its electoral history

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said that it was the highest percentage of polling in West Bengal and Tamil Na

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 10:23 pm

Bengal, Tamil Nadu record highest-ever turnout since Independence in Phase 1 of polling, says Gyanesh Kumar

Voter turnout in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu reached historic highs on Thursday. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kuma

The Economic Times 23 Apr 2026 7:55 pm

Why have an election: Kapil Sibal slams EC, Gyanesh Kumar

New Delhi: Former law minister Kapil Sibal on Thursday, April 23, launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission,

The Siasat Daily 23 Apr 2026 12:21 pm

West Bengal polls 2026: Kapil Sibal questions purpose of election; slams EC

The Rajya Sabha MP also took a swipe at Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying he must be awarded with a Padm

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 11:46 am

Why have an election: Kapil Sibal slams EC

New Delhi, Apr 23: Former law minister Kapil Sibal on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission, ac

Daily Excelsior 23 Apr 2026 11:05 am

International Election Visitors Program Kicks Off with Delegates from 17 Countries

New Delhi, April 21: The Election Commission of India has officially launched the second phase of the International Elec

Morningstar 21 Apr 2026 8:59 pm

EC vows free, fair polls in West Bengal: CEC Kumar

New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Monday, April 20, asserted that the Election Commission will lea

The Siasat Daily 21 Apr 2026 8:39 am

EC will leave no stone unturned to hold free, fair polls in West Bengal: CEC

New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Monday, April 20, asserted that the Election Commission will lea

The Siasat Daily 21 Apr 2026 7:37 am

CEC Gyanesh Kumar assures fear-free, transparent polls in Bengal

KOLKATA, Apr 20: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Monday asserted that the poll panel will leave no stone un

Daily Excelsior 21 Apr 2026 4:04 am

Election Commission will leave no stone unturned for free, fair and transparent election in West Bengal: CEC

The election will be fear free, violence free, intimidation free, inducement free, chappa free, booth-jamming free, sour

The Hindu 20 Apr 2026 10:30 pm

Opp plans to move fresh notice seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

NEW DELHI, April 18: Undeterred by the rejection of their earlier notices, opposition parties are planning a fresh move

The Shillong Times 19 Apr 2026 3:43 am

Opposition to move fresh motion seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The Opposition parties are drafting a fresh motion citing new allegations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Ku

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 11:07 pm

TMC Files Complaint Against Smriti Irani and Suvendu Adhikari with Election Commission

Kolkata, April 16: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission against Smriti Irani

Morningstar 16 Apr 2026 4:26 pm

CEC Gyanesh Kumar congratulates electors of Assam, Puducherry, Keralam; calls Assembly elections estimony for democratic world

Voters in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry participated in Assembly elections. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar co

The Economic Times 9 Apr 2026 10:22 pm

Election Commission of India meet turns tense; observer removed after clash with CEC Gyanesh Kumar

A senior election observer was removed from his post after a heated exchange with the Chief Election Commissioner. The i

The Economic Times 9 Apr 2026 5:40 pm

Voter treated as suspect, burdened to prove otherwise: CPI(M) letter to EC on Bengal voter deletions

In a letter addressed to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Mr. Baby expressed anguish, grave concern and strong

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 4:04 pm

TMC alleges CEC Gyanesh Kumar said 'get lost'; EC counters with shouting charge

A ten-minute meeting between the Trinamool Congress and the Election Commission turned stormy, with the TMC alleging the

The Economic Times 9 Apr 2026 12:14 am

Chief Election Commissioner Removes Observer Ahead of West Bengal Elections

Kolkata, April 8: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar ordered the immediate removal of an election observer

Morningstar 8 Apr 2026 6:21 pm

ECI Launches International Election Visitor Program with Participation from 23 Countries

New Delhi, April 8: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated the International Election Visitor Program (IEV

Morningstar 8 Apr 2026 2:57 am

Bihar BJP Celebrates Constitutional Victory as Notice Against Chief Election Commissioner is Dismissed

Patna, April 7: The Bihar BJP has dismissed the oppositions attempt to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

Morningstar 7 Apr 2026 11:23 am

Rajya Sabha Chairman refuses to admit Oppositions impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan has rejected a move to impeach Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. This m

The Economic Times 6 Apr 2026 9:35 pm

Rajya Sabha chairman rejects impeachment motion against poll body chief Gyanesh Kumar

The 10-page-long notice carried a chargesheet on seven counts. The charges ranged from partisan conduct of CEC to mass d

The Times of India 6 Apr 2026 8:26 pm

Election Commission Reviews Preparations for Upcoming Polls in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry

New Delhi, April 2: The Election Commission of India held a review meeting with polling officials and central observers

Morningstar 2 Apr 2026 3:31 am

Election Commission Reviews Preparations for Assembly Elections in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry

New Delhi, April 2: The Election Commission of India held a comprehensive review meeting on Wednesday regarding the prep

Morningstar 2 Apr 2026 3:11 am

BJP trying to add voters from outside to Bengal electoral rolls illegally: Mamata

KOLKATA, Mar 31: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday accused the BJP of trying to include illegal voters from NDA-

Daily Excelsior 1 Apr 2026 4:21 am

Election Commission Trains Returning Officers Ahead of Bengal Assembly Elections

New Delhi, March 25: Ahead of the Bengal Assembly elections, the Election Commission conducted a training program for al

Morningstar 25 Mar 2026 7:59 pm

CEC Gyanesh Kumar faces removal notices in Parliament

New Delhi: The notices moved by the opposition MPs in Parliament seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyan

The Navhind Times 23 Mar 2026 1:04 am

Opposition MPs accuse CEC Gyanesh Kumar of executive bias, mass disenfranchisement

New Delhi: The notices moved by the opposition MPs in Parliament seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyan

The Siasat Daily 22 Mar 2026 5:12 pm

Assembly election dates 2026 master guide: Dates for Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

CEC Gyanesh Kumar on March 15, 2026, announced that the 2026 State Assembly elections will take place in 824 constituenc

The Hindu 22 Mar 2026 3:49 pm

CEC Acting Under ExecutiveS Thumb, Says Oppositions Notice Seeking Gyanesh Kumars Removal

New Delhi, Mar 22: The notices moved by the opposition MPs in Parliament seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissio

Daily Excelsior 22 Mar 2026 2:02 pm

Mamata Banerjee Raises Concerns Over Election Commissions Actions in West Bengal

Kolkata, March 19: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote a letter to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kuma

Morningstar 19 Mar 2026 8:51 pm

25 lakh personnel to be deployed for 5 assembly elections: EC

NEW DELHI, Mar 18 : As many as 25 lakh personnel, including 8.5 lakh security personnel, will be deployed for the five a

Daily Excelsior 19 Mar 2026 4:29 am

Risk Diluting Legacy: Mamata Banerjee To Poll Chief Over Officers' Removal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has now written to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, putting on reco

NDTV 17 Mar 2026 12:02 am

Govts can take policy decisions before poll code comes into force: CEC on Mamata's DA arrears move

Before the model code of conduct takes effect, both central and state administrations enjoy the liberty to implement pol

The Economic Times 15 Mar 2026 11:36 pm

Doubts will arise on tacit understanding if notice on CECs removal is ignored: TMC

Failure to act on the Oppositions notice against CEC Gyanesh Kumar will raise serious questions, Trinamool Congresss Raj

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 7:48 pm

Opposition seeks motion to remove CEC, Gyanesh Kumar stays silent

In a recent press interaction, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar sidestepped inquiries about the opposition's es

The Economic Times 15 Mar 2026 7:20 pm

Pure electoral rolls bedrock of democracy, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The CECs statement comes amid an ongoing uproar in West Bengal over SIR, with the Opposition bloc submitting a motion in

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 5:26 pm

17.4 crore voters eligible for assembly polls in TN, Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Puducherry

CEC Gyanesh Kumar said the total number of voters of the four States and Union Territories is equivalent to the populati

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 5:04 pm

EC Announces Election Schedule For 4 States, Puducherry; Two-Phase Polling In West Bengal

New Delhi, Mar 15: The Election Commission on Sunday announced the schedule of assembly elections for four states and on

Daily Excelsior 15 Mar 2026 4:55 pm

Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: Around 17.4 crore electors to participate in the upcoming elections, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has begun its press conference to announce the schedule for Assam, Kerala, Tamil

India Vision 15 Mar 2026 4:32 pm

Watch: Opposition moves motion for removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over partisan conduct

In an unprecedented move, INDIA bloc MPs have submitted a formal notice in both Houses of Parliament seeking the removal

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 9:57 pm

The Process To Impeach Poll Body Chief And How Opposition Is Prepared

Reasons cited in notice for impeachment of CEC include large-scale deletion of voters' names in Bihar and Bengal during

NDTV 13 Mar 2026 11:33 pm

Oppn submits first-ever motion in LS & RS to remove CEC

For the first time, INDIA bloc MPs submitted a motion for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citi

The Economic Times 13 Mar 2026 11:09 pm

Opposition MPs submit notices to remove Chief Election Commissioner

New Delhi: Opposition MPs have submitted notices in both Houses of Parliament seeking a motion for the removal of Chief

The Siasat Daily 13 Mar 2026 3:40 pm

Opposition MPs Submit Notices Seeking Motion for Removal of Gyanesh Kumar

As many as 130 Lok Sabha MPs and 63 Rajya Sabha MPs have signed the notice, a source said

Deccan Chronicle 13 Mar 2026 3:05 pm

Opposition Moves Notice in Parliament Seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumars Removal

New Delhi, Mar 13: Opposition MPs have submitted notices in both Houses of Parliament seeking a motion for the removal o

The Northlines 13 Mar 2026 2:36 pm

Opposition MPs submit notices in both Houses seeking motion for removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Opposition MPs have submitted notices in Parliament seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Ov

The Economic Times 13 Mar 2026 2:13 pm

Opposition MPs Submit Notices In Both Houses Seeking Motion For Removal Of CEC Kumar

New Delhi, Mar 13: Opposition MPs have submitted notices in both Houses of Parliament seeking a motion for the removal o

Daily Excelsior 13 Mar 2026 2:02 pm

INDIA bloc MPs submit notice seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Parliament

It is the first time such a notice has been submitted in Parliament

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 1:36 pm

193 Opposition MPs Seek Removal Of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

As many as 130 Lok Sabha MPs and 63 Rajya Sabha MPs have signed a notice seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissio

NDTV 13 Mar 2026 10:50 am

193 opposition MPs sign notice seeking motion for CECs removal: Sources

New Delhi: A total of 130 Lok Sabha MPs and 63 Rajya Sabha MPs have signed notices seeking the removal of Chief Election

The Siasat Daily 12 Mar 2026 4:52 pm

Opposition collects signatures to seek removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, to submit notice in Parliament

Opposition MPs are moving to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Signatures have been gathered for a notic

The Economic Times 11 Mar 2026 8:23 pm

Chief Election Commission can only be removed by Parliament like SC, HC judges

New Delhi: The opposition is likely to submit a notice in both Houses of Parliament to remove Gyanesh Kumar as the chief

The Siasat Daily 11 Mar 2026 6:27 pm

A welcome step: Opposition backs TMCs move to bring impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Opposition parties, led by the Trinamool Congress, are planning an impeachment motion against the Chief Election Commiss

The Times of India 11 Mar 2026 4:21 pm

Watch: CEC Gyanesh Kumar defends SIR process, says sole objective is to keep the voters list pure

Asserting that no eligible voters name would be removed from the electoral rolls in West Bengal, Chief Election Commissi

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 10:44 pm

Bengal polls: CEC Gyanesh Kumar says EC has zero tolerance for violence, intimidation

In a proactive move, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar assessed the security landscape ahead of the assembly pol

The Economic Times 10 Mar 2026 9:30 pm

ECI aims to ensure Bengal polls are free from violence, intimidation: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The aim is to ensure all genuine voters have their right to vote while no ineligible voter gets included in the rolls, h

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 2:25 pm

EC Aims to Ensure Bengal polls Are Free from Violence, Intimidation: Gyanesh Kumar

Gyanesh Kumar said the commission has instructed officers of law enforcement agencies in the state to enforce the rule o

Deccan Chronicle 10 Mar 2026 2:07 pm

No eligible voter's name to be removed; West Bengal polls to be free, peaceful: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said the Election Commission will ensure free, fair and peaceful elections in

The Economic Times 10 Mar 2026 1:20 pm

CEC Gyanesh Kumar faces 'go back' slogans, shown black flags outside Dakshineswar temple in Bengal

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar faced protests in West Bengal. Slogans of 'go back' and black flags greeted hi

The Economic Times 10 Mar 2026 11:17 am

CEC to review Bengal poll preparedness, hold press conference today

Kolkata: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is scheduled to hold a series of meetings with senior officials and p

The Siasat Daily 10 Mar 2026 11:04 am

CEC to review Bengal poll preparedness, hold press conference on March 10

CEC Gyanesh Kumar faces go back slogans, shown black flags outside Dakshineswar temple and Kalighat Temple

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 11:04 am

Gyanesh Kumar Faces Go Back Slogans, Shown Black Flags at Dakshineswar Temple

Gyanesh Kumar had faced the go back slogan and was shown black flags on Monday morning when he visited the Kalighat Temp

Deccan Chronicle 10 Mar 2026 9:53 am